OWN THE RULEBOOK: HOW TO LEARN THE RULES
SPEAKER: FRANK OMOE
Great umpiring starts with a solid knowledge of the rules. Join international veteran Frank Omoe as he uses his experiences as an educational leader to offer some tips on how you can improve your game by developing a greater understanding of the code of the game.
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KEYS TO A CONSISTENT STRIKE ZONE
IN FAST PITCH AND SLO-PITCH
SPEAKERS: JASON CLARK & TERRY RICHTER
Steeeeerike Three!!! One of the unmistakable sounds of the game! It can also generate some of the strongest reactions from players. Join two of Canada’s best international umpires as they take a look at how every umpire can develop and maintain a consistent strike zone at every level of competition.
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LINEUP CARD
SPEAKER: STEVE CAMUS
Who's on first? Abbot and Costello made a legendary comedy script based on a lineup, but serious game management starts with managing the lineups in your own game. Join international veteran Steve Camus as he shares some of his tricks to staying out of trouble and ensure he always knows who's on first!
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THE RIGHT HEAD SPACE! MENTAL PREPARATION
SPEAKERS: DARREN GERRIOR & SCOTT MCLAREN
Officiating is full of challenges. Join WBSC 2017 International Umpire of the Year Scott McLaren and WBSC World Cup veteran Darren Gerrior as they look at a few strategies to maintain a steady focus throughout a game – even when things go sideways!
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LOOK LIKE A PRO: TIPS & TRICKS TO MAKING A GREAT IMPRESSION
SPEAKERS: VAL PELLECK & MATT WHIPPLE
Umpires are judged as they step on the diamond. Do they look the part? Join former MiLB umpire Matt Whipple as he shares some of the tricks the pros use to look the part and Level V umpire and WBSC international umpire candidate Val Pelleck as she looks at how females can overcome some of the particular challenges with uniform fit.
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A VALUABLE GROWTH OPPORTUNITY: POST-GAME REFLECTIONS
SPEAKERS: SANDRA FORAND & TONYA RIBALKIN-ZANON
Becoming an elite umpire demands an ability to self-assess and an openness to participating in constructive reflections with your partners. Join WBSC umpire and Border Battle veteran Sandra Forand and WBSC two-time World Cup umpire Tonya Ribalkin Zanon as they explore the keys to a solid post-game conference with your partners – one that is designed to help make everyone better!
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START ON THE RIGHT FOOT: SECRETS TO A GREAT PRE-GAME
SPEAKERS: SANDRA FORAND & DAVE JACKSON
Umpiring a softball game is like everything else we do - preparation is key, starting before we take to the field. Join WBSC umpire and Border Battle veteran Sandra Forand and leading Level IV umpire Dave Jackson as they discuss one of the secrets to game management – a solid pre-game conference with your partners.
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WHEN UMPIRES NEED TO CHAT
SPEAKERS: FRANKIE BILLINGSLEY & KRIS HARTLEY
There is sometimes confusion or uncertainty on the field. What situations demand that the umpires need to conference? When we do conference - who leads the discussion? What should they say? Join two of Canada’s leading officials as they help us understand the basic protocols around umpire conferences.
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